Multiple choice

Sreshesthi and Sarthavaha were two kinds of _______________.

  1. merchants

  2. admisinstratives clerks

  3. revenue collectors

  4. scholars
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Explanation

Sreshesthi (Shreshthi) referred to a wealthy merchant or guild leader, often the head of a trade association. Sarthavaha (Sarthavaha) meant a caravan leader or merchant trader who organized and led trade caravans. Both terms designate types of merchants in ancient Indian trade, reflecting the organized commercial system of the Gupta period. Sreshesthis were typically established, wealthy traders while Sarthavahas were specifically involved in caravan trade operations.

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